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ReviewCurrent nutrition reports2026

Aronia Melanocarpa as a Multifunctional Superberry: From Antioxidant Potential to Therapeutic and Nanotechnological Applications.

Yasemin Açar Kuru, Gül Eda Kılınç

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Review in Current nutrition reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. A Review ofFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Yasemin Açar KuruDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey. dytyaseminacar@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3567-0384
Gül Eda KılınçDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9068-3081

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of the reviewThis review aims to provide an overview of the nutritional composition, bioactive compounds, and health-promoting properties of Aronia melanocarpa, with a particular focus on its antioxidant capacity and potential therapeutic applications in chronic disease prevention and management. RECENT

findingsIn vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies indicate that Aronia melanocarpa exerts potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, anti-obesity, and anticancer effects, attributed mainly to its rich anthocyanin and procyanidin content. Human intervention trials have shown improved antioxidant status, lipid and glucose metabolism, vascular function, and inflammatory markers. However, some results remain inconclusive due to differences in cultivar, processing, dosage, and individuals. Supporting evidence from animal and cellular models highlights the regulation of NF-κB and AMPK signaling pathways, modulation of gut microbiota, and protective effects against metabolic and age-related disorders. Furthermore, novel applications in nanotechnology demonstrate that Aronia melanocarpa extracts can serve as eco-friendly agents in synthesizing bioactive nanoparticles with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and biomedical potential. Aronia melanocarpa is a promising functional food with strong potential for nutraceutical and therapeutic applications. While experimental evidence supports its health benefits, human clinical data remain insufficient to establish standardized dosage and long-term use recommendations. Future research should focus on well-designed clinical trials, bioavailability optimization, and fully elucidating the role of Aronia melanocarpa in health promotion and disease prevention.

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AntioxidantsFruitNanotechnologyPhotiniaPlant ExtractsAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsDietary SupplementsHumansHypoglycemic AgentsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsHypoglycemic AgentsPlant ExtractsAntioxidant activityAronia melanocarpaBioavailabilityHealth benefitsNanotechnologyPolyphenolic compounds

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